News Archives
Land & Water Protection
News Archives
Land & Water Protection
Comment on draft River Management Plan for Wild and Scenic Forks of the Flathead River
The Flathead National Forest has released a complete draft of its new management plan for the North, Middle and South Forks of the Flathead River, along with an environmental assessment, and is asking for public feedback.
Draft river management plan for the Wild and Scenic Forks of the Flathead River finally released
Forest Services to host public info sessions on February 17th or 18th and accepting public comment on the draft plan through March 13th.
GTMA joins Wild Idea podcast, talks importance of Roadless Rule to the Badger-Two Medicine
Executive Director Peter Metcalf joined Blackfeet leader Terry Tatsey to explore the ecological and cultural significance of the Badger-Two Medicine and why retaining the Roadless Rule is critical to protecting this cherished landscape and others like it.
Roadless Rule FAQ
The Roadless Rule FAQ answers common questions about this landmark conservation policy and its importance to Montana’s national forests. Learn what the Rule protects, why it was adopted, and what’s at stake if it is rescinded.
Glacier-Two Medicine Alliance Criticizes Trump Administration’s Attack on wild National Forest lands
The Trump Administration has launched a formal process to rescind the Roadless Rule, a cornerstone policy protecting 45 million acres of national forests, including Montana’s Badger-Two Medicine and Flathead. Glacier-Two Medicine Alliance warns the rollback will harm wildlife, water, and outdoor recreation, and urges the public to comment before Sept. 19.
Roadless Rule and Badger-Two Medicine
The Trump Administration is moving to rescind the Roadless Rule, a landmark conservation policy that safeguards Montana’s wild forests. Without it, the Badger-Two Medicine and Flathead National Forest face new threats from roads, logging, and development. Protect these roadless lands and the wildlife, water, and cultural values they sustain.
Take Action – Defend the Badger-Two Medicine and other Montana Roadless Areas
Defend the Badger-Two Medicine and other Montana Roadless Areas Trump’s Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins plans to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, which threatens the Badger-Two Medicine and adjacent roadless […]
Policy Update – Legislative Wrap-up
By Jeff Gailus Wildlife Conservation Associate Credit: Eliza Wiley / MTFP Legislative Wrap-up Big Wins for Conservation in the Legislature As usual, the 2025 version of the biennial Montana Legislature […]
Take Action – Support HB 932 for permanent investments in wildlife conservation
Support HB 932: Permanent investments in wildlife conservation Submit comments to or testify at the Senate Fish and Game Committee hearing HB 932 is a new public lands funding bill that […]
Policy Update – Emergent Threats to the Badger-Two Medicine
By Peter Metcalf Executive Director Image shows the formerly proposed drill site with bear diggings in the foreground. The area is critical spring range for threatened grizzly bears. Emergent Threats […]